The Covid-19 Pandemic was hard on businesses of all sizes, but especially small business. As one small business who’s still fighting to keep our doors open while also dealing with the Karen of all Karens on a seemingly daily basis, I wanted to share our story in hopes that it will shed some light for the well-intentioned-but-quickly-frustrated patrons of small business.
Read MoreWe are finally reopened -- as of Saturday, June 6th -- and while the government requires new rules, for our customers things won’t be too different in Charme (okay, there will for sure be differences like only seeing ½ each others’ faces, but much of what is now required you will find we already did.) Let’s talk about what to expect… fingers crossed we won’t bore you to tears!
By appointment ONLY: Walk-ins are no longer allowed (I know, I know… planning is required.) Please book appointments online at charmestudio.com. Not only is it easiest for you, but with our added steps in-between clients, plus servicing everyone for appointments, we will likely not get to the phones in a timely manner.
It is about time I gave you the skinny on sterilizing. I know, this isn’t exactly a sexy topic, but you know what else isn’t sexy? Having to get toe surgery because you got an infection from tools being used by a nail shop that doesn’t properly sanitize! In my humble opinion, losing a toenail is a whole lot less sexy than taking the time to make sure that the place you get your nails done is following the proper steps.
Read MoreMy story starts like many others you may have heard. I was a driven young woman who worked her way into a managerial position by the age of 18 at a popular Tacoma nail salon. I worked long hours, had only one day off, and was severely underpaid… but I was a MANAGER! Wonderful!… right? Truth be told, the 60 hour weeks, having no life of my own, and making only $10/hour (no overtime) started to exhaust me. I was dreading work everyday, even painting nails was no longer fun. But then, 2 things happened: 1) Pinterest and the artistic nail craze came about (and I started enjoying that aspect again), and 2) I began building a clientele that relied on me as an expert on nail care, and I found I really wanted to help these people; if I could be a resource on having healthier and stronger nails, I wanted to be!
Read MoreWelcome to “The Horrors of Water Pedicures, Round 2!” Just kidding, today’s post will tell you what a WATERLESS PEDICURE is, and why we recommend it. If you missed our last post, check it out here. Make sure to create a link on the word “here” in the last sentence. There’s a number of reasons we do things differently here at Charme Studio, and last week’s post depicts all of that… we want to keep this one a little less scary, and a little more fun-loving :)
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